Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。
- Do you exercise?
- Do you sleep well?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。
- internal /in-TUR-nl/
- potentially /puh-TEN-shuh-lee /
- overall /OH-ver-awl/
- sufficient /suh-FISH-uhnt /
- function /FUHNGK-shuhn/
[adjective] – inside the body
The internal organs play a vital role in maintaining overall health.
[adverb] – possibly
The negotiations could potentially lead to a breakthrough in diplomatic relations.
[adjective] – in general rather than in particular
The overall response to the new product has been positive.
[adjective] – enough for a particular purpose
The amount of food provided was sufficient to feed all the guests at the event.
[noun] – the natural purpose (of something)
The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
Regular exercise has positive effects on sleep quality and brain health, a recent study from the University of California found. People who exercise regularly experience better sleep and improved cognitive performance, including attention, memory, and problem-solving skills. The study suggests that exercise helps regulate the body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm, which is important for sleep quality.
These findings are important for people of all ages. Regular exercise can potentially prevent and manage cognitive decline and age-related neurodegenerative conditions by enhancing sleep quality and brain health. While more research is needed to fully understand how exercise affects the brain, the study highlights the importance of including physical activity in daily routines for overall well-being. It is crucial to prioritize regular exercise and sufficient sleep for optimal brain function and overall quality of life. By adopting healthy habits that include exercise, good sleep practices, and self-care, individuals can improve their cognitive abilities and enhance their overall well-being. These findings underscore the strong connection between exercise, sleep, and brain health, emphasizing the importance of both physical activity and restful sleep for optimal cognitive function.
These findings are important for people of all ages. Regular exercise can potentially prevent and manage cognitive decline and age-related neurodegenerative conditions by enhancing sleep quality and brain health. While more research is needed to fully understand how exercise affects the brain, the study highlights the importance of including physical activity in daily routines for overall well-being. It is crucial to prioritize regular exercise and sufficient sleep for optimal brain function and overall quality of life. By adopting healthy habits that include exercise, good sleep practices, and self-care, individuals can improve their cognitive abilities and enhance their overall well-being. These findings underscore the strong connection between exercise, sleep, and brain health, emphasizing the importance of both physical activity and restful sleep for optimal cognitive function.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- Regular exercise has negative effects on sleep quality and brain health.
- People who exercise regularly experience disturbances in their sleep.
- Exercise can worsen cognitive performance, including attention and memory.
- Regular exercise helps regulate the body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm.
- Exercise can potentially prevent and manage cognitive decline.
Fill in the blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
internal | potentially | overall | sufficient | function |
- The team’s ___________ performance was commendable, resulting in successful project completion.
- The project manager ensured that the team had ___________ resources to meet the project requirements.
- The primary ___________ of a smartphone is to communicate and access information.
- The surgeon performed an ___________ surgery to remove the tumor.
- The new drug can ___________ save the lives of millions of infants.